Dr. Steven Herrmann's medical specialty is adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Herrmann graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU). He takes United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Navigate, Coventry, and more.

Dr. Paul Kirsch practices adult cardiology. He is a graduate of the University of the Northeast School of Medicine. On average, patients gave Dr. Kirsch a rating of 4.0 stars out of 5. He accepts United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Navigate, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. Matthew Cox is an adult cardiology specialist in Olean, NY. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Coventry, Coventry Bronze, and Coventry Silver. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Cox speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital.

Dr. Jinhwa Song is a specialist in adult cardiology. She works in Olean, NY. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Coventry, Coventry Bronze, and Coventry Silver. She is a graduate of Ewha Womans University.

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Cardiology is the study of the heart and blood vessels, and a cardiologist makes sure they are functioning well. Patients see cardiologists for many issues affecting the circulatory system, including:

Hypertension, or high blood pressure

Heart attack prevention and treatment

Congestive Heart Failure, where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body

Heart transplant evaluation and care after surgery

Peripheral vascular disease, where arteries in the limbs narrow and reduce blood flow

Aneurysm, or a swelling in the blood vessels

Coronary Artery Disease, where the blood vessels delivering oxygen and nutrients to the heart become blocked

After performing a physical exam, a cardiologist may order a number of imaging tests in order to get a better understanding of what disease or complication might be causing problems in the heart and blood vessels. Some of these might include:

An electrocardiogram, which checks the heart’s electrical activity

X-rays to see tissues more clearly

Cardiac catheterization, where a small tube is directed into the heart to test pressure, oxygen levels, and blood flow

Although some cardiologists provide primary care, cardiologists more typically work as consultants to primary care physicians when a heart issue comes up. Cardiologists do not perform surgery, but they can perform “interventional” procedures, such as balloon angioplasty (where a balloon is used to stretch open narrowed veins) or stent placement to keep blood flowing.